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Fiji's prime minister Frank Bainimarama takes a swipe at Australia's practice of resettling asylum seekers in the Pacific, calling on the United Nations to examine the human rights of refugees being transferred to the region.

A United Nations (UN) report says there is "merciless devastation of civilian lives and infrastructure" and possible crimes against humanity in Ukraine as the death toll from the conflict climbs to more than 6,000.

When it comes to achieving the right to die, community support has yet to translate into votes on the floor of Parliament. But we've learned that over time, personal stories of love and hardship can change minds.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott says his Government has lost confidence in Human Rights Commission president Gillian Triggs, calling the commission's damning report into children in detention a "stitch-up".

Human Rights Commissioner Tim Wilson previews his National Press Club speech later today where he'll focus on the freedom to exercise human rights. He also defends the Children in Detention Report and his continuing campaign for changes to Section 18C.